Bearing



Sept. 22, 1953 E SPER|SEN 2,653,062

BEARING Filed De. 19, 1949 IN V EN TOR.

Ernest Sperisen Y B /uwx ,LJ/@4 ATTORNEYS.

Patented Sept. 22, 1.95.3

' BEARING rnest Sperisen, Sun Prairie, Wis., assignor to Gisholt Machine Company, Madison, Wis., a

corporation of Wisconsin Application December 19, 1949, Serial No. 133,800-

This invention relates to a bearing which has been'adapted for use in connection withfspindles where tapered roller bearings have heretofore been generally used.

One object of the invention is to prov1de a bearing for spindles or the like which is of such construction as to Vbe satisfactorily lubricate under all load or running conditions. a Y Another object is toprovide a bearing which is capable of taking both radial and thrust loads with increased ease and smoothness of koperation.

Another object is to provide a bearing which permits increased accuracy of running. y

Another object is to provide a bearing'whlch gives better support for a lathe spindle or the like thereby permitting more accuracy of finished product especially when used in connection with relatively heavy work.

Another object is to provide a bearing whlch consists of relatively few parts, thereby being more economical to manufacture and which provides longer bearing life in that it is of rugged construction.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear hereinafter.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which:

Figure l is a front elevational view of the bearing of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a front ring of the bearing;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4--4 of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on line 5 5 of Fig. 2; and

Fig, 6 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of a grooved portion of the center ring.

According to the invention the bearing consists of an inner ring I, a center ring 2, and an outer ring 3.

The ring I may be separate from or integral with the spindle or shaft. Similarly, ring 3 may be constructed separate from or integral with the supporting housing. Either ring I or ring 3 should be removable and axially adjustable of the other ring to provide for assembly and adjustment of the bearing.

The inner surface 4 of inner ring I, and the outer surface 5 of outer ring 3 are generally parallel with respect to one another and to the longitudinal center line of the bearing.

The outer surface 6 of the inner ring and the elevational view ofthe center Y2 claims. (c1. 30s-73)" inner surface l of the outer ring are preferably angular with respect to the longitudinal center line to provide a conical bearing Where end thrust forces are employed. The angle of the conical bearing may be chosen to suit the conditions present and for increased axial thrust an increased angle may be employed. The inner and outer races may be fabricated from any suitable metal.

Center ring 2 is formed so that its inner and outer surfaces 8 and 9 respectively, complement surfaces 6 and 'I when the center ring is assembled between the inner and outer race.

Ring 2 may be formed of any suitable metal but it has been determined that bronze or various copper bearing alloys are suitablyI adaptable forthe rigorous service to 4which the member is subjected.

A series of grooves I0 extend from one edge of ring 2 to the opposite edge and are equally spaced around the inner and outer peripheries of the ring. The edges II of grooves I 0, on both surfaces of the center ring, are relieved to a relatively short depth, for instane a few thousandths of an inch, from which surfaces I2 taper gradually outwardly to both opposite bearing surfaces of the center ring as best seen in Fig. 6.

The tapered surfaces I2 constituting reliefs in edges II of grooves I0 extend for a substantial dlstance across the face of the center ring but do not quite cover the full width of the ring so that bearing surfaces I3 remain on either side of the surfaces I2. The tapered surfaces I2 extend outwardly circumferentially from the edges Il as heretofore described to form pockets or recesses I4 on either side of grooves I0 and between bearing surfaces I3 as best seenin Figs. 5 and 6. Oil in which the bearing runs is pocketed in the recesses I4, and when in operation in either direction the oil, by reason of its adhesion to the metal, is wedged in the tapered opening and finally pressed between the revolving parts, thus assuring a positive lubrication to all bearing surfaces.

The angle of the taper lI2 relative to the circular bearing surface should be sufficiently small to prevent any substantial resistance against the flow of lubricant from the pocket to the bearing surface. The build-up of pressure of the lubricant in the pocket tends to force it along the taper to the bearing surface and the lubricant Wedging into the extreme tip of the pocket tends to maintain the oil pressed between the bearing surfaces. In general it will be desirable to employ an angle substantially less than 1.

3 Where a conical bearing is employed the lubricant should be introduced at the end of smallest diameter so that full advantage is taken of centrifugal action in lubricating the bearing.

It Will thus be seen that the invention not only provides a bearing particularly suitable for heavy work because v`0:15 the,A maximumaamount `of bearing surfaceavailable` but also provides a bearing in which all the surfaces are assured of positive lubrication at all times. A

Various embodiments of the invention may be employed within the scope of the accompanying.Y

claims.

I claim:

1. A bearing comprising an outer race and an.,

inner race, a conical ring disposed between said races in bearing engagementitherewith;said ringV having a plurality of circumferentially.,spaedA grooves extending substantially across the width` 0f, the inner and outrperipheral Y, conical. Surtfasf ,the rinaanfladapted t0 .admit lubricant ,fr oxnthe inne `ends o itheugroovesnto the` bearme .surfaseabetweenitharing and said races, and a., Substantially Wide andshallow pocket, exf tending .outwardlr fromme trailing edge ofteach of the :grooves and; tapering radially outwardly fromme edge. ofthe Correspqndinasroove tothe corresponding inner or outer pheripheral ,surface of the ringto Yprovide Wedge Asllaped: lubricant receivingwreceptacles Ibetween said racesfand said ring; forgdelivery'of;lubricant toA all contactingsurfaces of thesbearing, thelside edgesof the pockets ,loeing'l` taperegirto, assistl 1in the v/ edging action upon-the lubricaint,y vthe riilflgrot,ates` relative to said-races.

v 2. Aconicalbearing comprising anV outer, race thereof k,for heavy rotarybearing loads, and a pluralityof circumferentially `sptd,grooves extending substantially across the width of the ;lpf,i nner and outer peripheral conical surfaces of smallest diameter to receive lubricant, the bearirigA surfacesadjacent the grooves being recessed rv`ce'ntrally;,to'.'fornrsa substantially wide and sha1- flgwwpQkgtaper-ing outwardly from the trailing edge of each ,corresponding groove and serving to form 'thelubricant into a continuous lm wedged between the interengaging conical bearing surfaces of the ring and races.

ERNEST SPERISEN.

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